Maureen Forrester may you rest in peace.
On June 17th Mr.K and I went to the last symphony performance of
the season. The second half of the program was Beethoven's 9th symphony with a full 300 member choir,Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, for the final movement,
Ode to Joy.
Maureen was often one of the lead singers in the chorus.
How appropriate that it was commemorated to a great Canadian operatic singer.
Maureen had passed away on June 16th, just one day before this performance.
This slide show is quite spectacular and a fitting tribute to her.
(This is my first Youtube import.)
I bet it was enjoyed by you. I don't know that much about this type of music but should know more at my age.
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I think it would be marvelous to attend a live performance of this symphony. You did a fine job of importing this video into your blog.
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congrats on your first import, you did it! Smile and pat yourself on the back. i did on my first one. did you make the video yourself or import from some place like YouTube.
ReplyDeleteThe 300 member choir seated amongst the organ pipes is a spectacular sight. Imagine the sound when they all sing. Ode to Joy becomes joy to the ears, the soul too!
ReplyDeleteOde to Joy is one of the first real pieces of music I ever learned on the piano. It is beautiful. But what you described is, I am sure, much more beautiful than what I could ever do on my piano.
ReplyDeleteYou did a very good job with the Youtube import! I had to have a friend show mw how when I started. The video is very good, with wonderful images, and even some good images of Beethoven himself.
ReplyDeleteLove the song and appreciate so much your tribute to this singer!
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ReplyDeleteI love the you tube video. Mozart is my favourite but I like Beethoven too. Maureen Forrester, RIP.
ReplyDeleteWow---one of my favorite symphonies ever... And hearing that choir sing Ode to Joy must have sent chills up your spine... LOVE it.
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Betsy
I'm new to your blog. I read your response to Plead Ignorance's post about Barbara Ehrenreich's work and was so taken by your thoughtful expression and understanding of our world plight that i just had to come over and meet you. Your blog reinforces my view. It's lovely to meet you here. What a beautiful tribute to Maureen Forrester's life and talent. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute! And congrats on your first Youtube import!
ReplyDeleteNow, you are importing youtube videos. This is becoming amazing!! Good Job.
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